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HUSKIES The 2019 football season was full of history for the Helena Huskies. They won their first region championship in school history, most games in school history (9) and scored their most points in school history (387). Now, the attention turns to the 2020 season and trying to replicate that success. But with the loss of 28 seniors, doing so isn’t going to be an easy task. Helena will have 20 seniors on this year’s team as well, but many will be filling holes that were previously filled by three-year starters. The defense will lose a lot of production, but the offensive side of the ball should be alright thanks to the return of a strong offensive line and its top running back in a run-heavy system. Depending on how fast the team can overcome inexperience and if the veteran players don’t become relaxed with last year’s results, Helena should once again be a threat this season.
TEAM INFORMATION CLASSIFICATION AHSAA Class 6A, Region 3 2019 RECORD 9-2 (6-0) HEAD COACH Richie Busby RECORD 13-8 (Third year) ASSISTANT COACHES Jim Elgin, Keith Maple, Scott Lowery, Greg Appling, Shane Hutchinson, Adam Bice, David Lee, Dale Massey, Shaun Kendall, Phillip Lawson, Jody Colvin, Rob Beard LAST REGION TITLE 2019 LAST PLAYOFF GAME 2019
MEET THE TEAM QUARTERBACK The biggest setback on the offensive side of the ball will be the loss of starting quarterback Luke Stamba. In his time at Helena, Stamba started for three years and was a leader. Last year, as a senior, he posted 1,316 passing yards and 744 rushing yards with a combined 21 touchdowns. Looking to replace him will be last year’s backup Mac Turner. A junior this season, Turner is a 6-foot2, 185-pound quarterback who is comfortable in the pocket. With his size, he can see the field well and brings a strong arm to the table with a great deep ball. Backing him up will be Kolby Harris, who started seven games at safety last year. He’s an athletic presence that adds senior experience to
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2020 SHELBY COUNTY FOOTBALL
Marquis Johnson
